Mima - A Story About One Dog in the World

Updated on March 29, 2013

This is a Video of Mima

These are Mima's Pictures

This is Mima's Story

This is Mima, a dog from Bulgaria. All her paws were butchered from her legs and for no justifiable reason, apparently all of it started over an old conflict between neighbors. Mima is the face of hope for change in Bulgarian law.

On March 26th Dobromir Donchev from Drianovo, Bulgaria found Mima lying crippled near his home. All four paws of the 5-years -old female dog were axed. Donchev took Mima to the vet immediately where she was stabilised. He is sure the crime was done by a neighbour because of an old fight between them but there seems nothing he can do about it. There is no zoo police or animal rights watch groups in Bulgaria and no proper punishment for such acts. Therefore the investigation, if any, and justice for this inhumane act is slow and would never have any justice if it weren't for the efforts of some amazing people around the world who saw this and acted.

Bulgarian people are now pleading for justice! Thousands of people around the world have already banded around this issue in support of Mima asking you to please show your support now! Currently, there are no laws against Animal Cruelty in Bulgaria. Sadly, the monster who did this to Mima will likely go unpunished. However, due to this horrific crime and outrage from Bulgarians and citizens from around the world, there are now talks of new laws being passed. We hope that when this happens, that they will be implemented. Hopefully this case will set the long waited changes of Bulgarian Law against Animal abuse. The most major movement has been at the Care2 petition site / or thepetitionsite.com/1/punishment-for-the-man-crippled-mima . Here you can sign the international petition to enact punishment for the man who crippled Mima.

At the time I am writing this there are currently 12, 037 signatures and climbing.Since the onset groups in have rallied and now you are seeing headlines like "Bulgaria Proposes Jail Time for Animal Cruelty" almost everywhere. Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister, Miroslav Naydenov, is proposing 1 to 5 years behind bars for individuals convicted of committing acts of cruelty against animals. Naydenov, wants jail time for cases of animal cruelty, which are not rare in the country.

The amendment will be included in the new Penal Code, and was triggered by Bulgaria's latest animal cruelty case where an unknown perpetrator cut the four paws of a dog in the town of Dryanovo.The amendment was requested from Naydenov by representatives of animal rights organizations, who met with the Agriculture Minister Tuesday. Meanwhile, an online petition collected thousands of signatures for incriminating acts of animal cruelty. The amendments will be prepared by a working group of lawyers, Members of the Parliament and NGOs.

Perhaps the most amazing thing about this story is that this entire movement would not have even got off the ground if it were not for the tireless efforts of a single woman Nadia Donato. She has been doing most of the work through her Facebook site, she has been keeping daily updates, photos, videos and news reports about Mima open and is an excellent example of using social networking to its fullest potential. Unofficially she appreciates all interests and help. But please keep your activities Mima related if you visit her for she is truly overwhelmed by the numbers of people and responses that she is having to deal with daily.

Despite the vicious and brutal torture Mima endured, she still is a trusting, sweet soul and is a true survivor. She now has a new guardian, Mrs. Violeta Dobreva who will shower her with the love and care she deserves. There is now a good chance that Mima will be able to walk again soon! Organizations involved are asking that anyone who can please donate what you can for the cost of Mima's surgery and prosthetic limbs so she can live the rest of her life comfortably. Any overages from this collection (if any) will go towards helping the many animals in desperate need in Bulgaria.

On a personal note as the author of this article, I need to thank my mom who is one of those unknown thousands - for she has been bugging me about this for almost a month, and her efforts made me give this incident some personal attention. She and many other empathizers are due a moment of silence an wish Mima all the healing and love in the world.

These are all the official things that Nadia Donato asks and recommends you do, if you want to help in some say.

First of all if you can do nothing else, forward information, articles and every news clip CNN has to offer (again check Facebook for these things) - and spread the word, this would help mainly for the petition and the efforts to try to get Mima on the live televised CNN news, which at the time of this writing she still has not. Below are the many other ways you can help if have the means.

We hope that this never happens again!

For those who wish to donate via bank deposit, -go to this site to deposit directly to Mima's official bank account: http://sites.google.com/site/grijaipodslon/novini-novi/bankovismetki-dareniazamima-simvolnaprotesta

This ChipIn is a collective effort of the Facebook Group: Justice for Mima. We have all fallen in-love with Mima and are devastated with what happened to her. We feel we need to do more to help her and the many animals in need in Bulgaria. For Updates and more info, please visit th Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=104654392906259

Comments 16 comments

Oh, what a sad story!!!! Mima looks so sweet - you can just see the sweetness and trust in her eyes. I do hope that she will be able to walk again.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

blake4d 6 years ago from Now Rising Out of Phoenix Arizona Earthlings Author

You are welcome, my mom actually turned me on to this story and its relevance. It is an unsung heroic tale for animals and pet owners everywhere. Thanx for caring.

Blake4d

Angitia 6 years ago

Awwww so so sad:-(

Nancy Ball 6 years ago

I've been following this story since it first happened. So very sad for this poor baby who did nothing to deserve this brutality. The person responsible should be so lucky to only have jail time. Thank you so much for listening to your mother and writing this story about Mimi. She is a sweetheart.

blake4d 6 years ago from Now Rising Out of Phoenix Arizona Earthlings Author

Thanx for view Mima's story, and your support of my hub. Blake4d

magnoliazz 6 years ago from Wisconsin

Thank you so much for writing this hub! I signed the petition and sent it to my friends too.

This abuse makes me physically ill. I operate a small animal shelter here on the farm, and I thought I seen it all.

If someone did this to one of my animals, I would hunt him/her down and make them pay!

There is a direct link between animal abuse and serial killers, the police take animal abuse around here very seriously!

blake4d 6 years ago from Now Rising Out of Phoenix Arizona Earthlings Author

And thanx for doing your part as well...

=) Blake4d

Carmen 6 years ago

:(

I can´t understand why laws don´t protect animals, is there any picture of this #$&/#@% who did this?

´cause if I find him I´ll do him the same!!!

why? what this poor dog did to deserve this criminal mutilation?

And the mother f... surely is now watching tv and acting as if he did nothing!!!

blake4d 6 years ago from Now Rising Out of Phoenix Arizona Earthlings Author

Unfortunately no, considering what you just said...it probably would not be ethical of me to post his picture. I do understand your feelings, but violence just promotes more violence. But I am glad that people are being moved by the story. It will help cause change in the long haul.

Thanx

Blake4d

JANINA 6 years ago

omg...GOD BLESS MIMA

Elka 6 years ago

What is the matter? I tried to sign the petition twice, but nothing happened.

Elka 6 years ago

It's all right. I have already managed to sign the petition.

blake4d 6 years ago from Now Rising Out of Phoenix Arizona Earthlings Author

Thanx for all the comments. Keep on Hubbing. And thanx for all those who have cared for this one dog in the world. Blake4d

dreamreachout 5 years ago

I can feel the plight!! Something needs to be done!!

blake4d 4 years ago from Now Rising Out of Phoenix Arizona Earthlings Author

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blake4d 4 years ago from Now Rising Out of Phoenix Arizona Earthlings Author